Archive for December 2024
Winter on the Isle of Wight – It’s not just for Summer
What’s open over the Winter on the Isle of Wight? The island has a reputation for closing down in October and not coming back again until someone declares it’s Summer…. somewhere around Good Friday! There are a few tourist attractions and seasonal places that do close for the Winter months, but there are also a lot of…
Read MoreThe Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Since we first met, it’s been love at first donkey. A charity with a genuine passion for all things donkey, the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a simple but amazing place that people of all ages will fall in love with. It’s been a summer of donkey love for myself and my daughter. We are on…
Read MoreWhere to find the best ice cream on the Isle of Wight
Listen to your cravings and visit Crave! When we first walked into the green and cream Ventnorian ice cream parlour back in 2015, we knew we had found somewhere pretty special. Perched on a milk churn, we sampled our first taste of the unique ice cream flavours offered at Crave; salted caramel, jaffa cake and Bakewell…
Read MoreVentnor Fringe Festival
My first fringe festival and it certainly won’t be my last.We arrived in Ventnor just before the start of fringe week, watching the preparations unfold and the excitement build.After a quick visit to the Ventnor Exchange, I left armed with my festival programme and tips on family friendly events. Daughter enjoyed a quick play with the…
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